February 1, 2011

McGuffey in Central Park

First off - where the heck did January go?? I can't believe it's already February. I did put the final border on this quilt Monday, so I'm claiming this as a January finish - my first one in 2011.

I used Kate Spain's wonderful Central Park fabric line and made the Big Schnibbles version of McGuffey. I cut my strips 3" in order to be able to show off the Central Park fabric. I also used the Lumiere de McGuffey variation that Carrie Nelson provides on her blog so I could feature stars in the center of the blocks. Maybe this should be called McGuffey in Central Park, Under the Stars?

It was a fun quilt to make - bright and cheerful fabrics for a gloomy, gray January.

20 comments:

That is a wonderful quilt Lisa! These days I see everything as a baby quilt, and this one is no exception. How cheerful and colorful this would be in a child's room! And the stars in the center of the blocks is absolutely the way to go.

This quilt is adorable, I agree with Nicole, those center stars really make that quilt. I also think adding those solid fabrics was brilliant, really sets off the fabrics with a pattern.Congratulations on a great finish!

Look at those great fabrics and the perfect blocks to show them off! You did an outstanding job. I love this one. It makes me happy. Congratulations on the finish and thank you for making something that brings some sunshine around... :)

Add me to the "I love it!" list of admirers! :)It is the perfect reminder that Spring will be here soon, that Winter won't last forever. It's bright, it's happy and it's got all those gorgeous flowers! Good job!